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Japanese boy(male) nameNikou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:にこう
  • Katakanatip:ニコウ
  • English transcriptionstip:Nikou, Niko, Nicoh, Nicou, Nico, Nikoh, Nikō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Nikochan(にこちゃん)Click to speech にこちゃんNikki(にっきー)Click to speech にっきーKouchan(こうちゃん)Click to speech こうちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameNikou

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Nikou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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二皇- Nikou -

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means "two, second."

  • Two - Two things, a numerical name.

  • Again - A second time.

  • Second - Next, following.

  • Different - A different, dual heart.

  • Doubt - To doubt, to go against.

Name ideas examples

  • Two - Representing the idea of being part of a pair, or having a twin.

  • Again - Representing the idea of a second chance, or a new beginning.

  • Second - Representing the idea of being the second-born, or the second-in-line.

  • Different - Representing the idea of being unique, or having a special quality.

  • Doubt - Representing the idea of having faith, or being resilient.

means "emperor, sovereign, monarch."

  • King - A male ruler of a country or state.

  • Emperor - A sovereign ruler of an empire.

  • Monarch - A hereditary ruler of a country or state.

  • Celestial Emperor - A divine ruler of the heavens.

  • Hurried - Moving or acting quickly.

  • Hectic - Characterized by intense activity or busyness.

  • Busy - Engaged in activity

Name ideas examples

  • For Naming a Baby:

  • King - A strong and noble name for a baby boy, symbolizing power and authority.

  • Emperor - A regal name for a baby boy, symbolizing strength and leadership.

  • Monarch - A dignified name for a baby boy, symbolizing royalty and tradition.

  • Celestial Emperor - A divine name for a baby boy, symbolizing divine power and protection.

二煌- Nikou -

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means "two, second."

  • Two - Two things, a numerical name.

  • Again - A second time.

  • Second - Next, following.

  • Different - A different, dual heart.

  • Doubt - To doubt, to go against.

Name ideas examples

  • Two - Representing the idea of being part of a pair, or having a twin.

  • Again - Representing the idea of a second chance, or a new beginning.

  • Second - Representing the idea of being the second-born, or the second-in-line.

  • Different - Representing the idea of being unique, or having a special quality.

  • Doubt - Representing the idea of having faith, or being resilient.

means "glitter, sparkle, shine."

  • Bright - Having a lot of light

  • Radiant - Emitting or reflecting light

  • Glittering - Sparkling or shining brightly.

  • Glowing - Emitting a steady, bright light.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Suggesting a cheerful, positive outlook on life.

  • Radiant - Conveying a sense of inner beauty and joy.

  • Glittering - Suggesting a life full of sparkle and excitement.

  • Glowing - Suggesting a life of warmth and light.

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